I intend to hold the property long-term. 

Marketed the property for $179,000 and went under contract and closed for $186,000.

I’ve come to terms that currently I’d probably break even once I move and turn it into a STR, but I would hate for it to be a break even forever.

That's where your lease terms come into play. 

You need to have a property under contract that meets a buyers criteria or you can start networking with investors and find out their buying criteria. 

Build a good track record and strong credit, as these can help you negotiate better terms.

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

Your contract rights have to be assigned to the QI.

You could also look at selling the "paper lots" in advance of building out the infrastructure, but that depends on your financial ability to take this from dirt to finished product, and ultimately for holding long-term if that's the goal.

We have a short term lease agreement for 6 weeks.